gun control

California State Senator Proposes Fee, Background Check For Bullet Purchases

Sen. Kevin deLeon (D-Los Angeles) wrote the bill requiring the fee, along with background checks by the California Department of Justice that would prohibit sales of ammunition to felons and the mentally ill.

2013/05/31

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With High-Tech Guns, Users Could Disable Remotely

A high-tech startup is wading into the gun control debate with a cellphone controller that would allow gun owners to know when their weapon is being moved — and disable it remotely.

2013/05/21

Resale Of Unsafe Guns Limited Under Assembly Bill

Peace officers and members of the military seeking to resell handguns not approved by the California Department of Justice could sell them only to other authorized individuals under a bill headed to the state Senate.

2013/05/02

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Governor Signs Bill To Speed Up Gun Seizures

Gov. Jerry Brown has signed legislation expanding the ability of state agents to seize firearms from nearly 20,000 Californians who are not allowed to have them.

2013/05/01

Gun Control Opponents Say New Bill Would Criminalize Firearm Owners

Senate Bill 299 would require every person whose gun was stolen or lost to report it to law enforcement within 48 hours, or be in violation of the law.

CBS13/CW31–2013/04/29

Calif. Assembly OKs Money For Gun-Seizure Program

Legislation that would expand the state Department of Justice’s ability to go after felons, the mentally unstable and others prohibited from owning firearms is one step from the governor’s desk.

2013/04/18

Calif. OKs Bill Limiting Gun Permit To Individuals

Democrats in the California Assembly have approved a bill that would restrict permits to own assault weapons and .50-caliber rifles to individuals.

2013/04/15

Sheriffs Address Gun Rights Supporters’ Concerns At Tea Party Meeting

Local sheriffs and gun rights supporters joined forces Monday to voice their opposition to tougher gun control laws in California.

2013/04/01

People wait in line to buy ammunition at the Crossroads of the West gun show. (credit: CBS)

Thousands Line Up Outside Cal Expo Gun Show To Buy Ammunition

Thousands of people lined up for hours outside Cal Expo to buy ammunition. The line wrapped around the building for the first day of the two-day gun show.

2013/03/16

Hundreds Gather At Capitol Steps Protesting Stricter Gun Laws

Across the country, thousands rallied in support of the Second Amendment, and hundreds turned out in Sacramento at the State Capitol, protesting against stricter gun control measures.

2013/01/19

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Calif Gun Control Program Offered As Federal Model

California’s attorney general says the nation should follow the state’s lead in seizing guns from felons, the mentally ill and others who are not allowed to possess firearms.

2013/01/17